“Science Fiction” worth the wait
October 2, 2017
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It’s been eight years since the band’s last full-length, 2009’s “Daisy,” divided diehard Brand New fans. Brand New’s latest effort, “Science Fiction,” will leave their cult-like fans with more questions than answers, but the end product justifies the long waiting period. A...
Thurston brings passion, humor and a dope beard to Dibden
October 2, 2017
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“If I had known Vermont would be so excited for another black person coming to the state, I would have come here much sooner,” Baratunde Thurston said to an overflowing crowd inside Johnson State College’s Dibden Center for the Arts on the evening of Sept. 18. Using that statement...
Outdoor adventures and new culture in Alaska
February 16, 2017
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During the fall semester, senior Rachele Funk lived in Alaska and attended the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) in Juneau, Alaska. Funk took part in the National Student Exchange Program, along with 12 other exchange students who flew into Juneau in late August. Aside from...
Panic, desperation and plot twists: NaNoWriMo through the years
December 8, 2016
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It’s just after midnight and I’m desperately typing out the final hundred words that I need to make my daily count of 1,667. If I finish it before I go to sleep, it still counts, right? Such is the desperation and panic of a person entrenched in the middle of National Novel Writing Month,...
A cozy tasting at Citizen Cider
December 8, 2016
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Located in the corner of an unassuming parking lot along Pine Street is the Citizen Cider tasting room. Citizen Cider started pressing apples to make cider in 2011, and by early 2014 they had quadrupled production to meet the high demand for their products and opened up their first tasting...
Gaining strength from adversity
December 8, 2016
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“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor,” one protester attending UVM said through her megaphone, quoting South African social rights activist Desmond Tutu. The protester, a self-proclaimed proud Jewish woman, stood before a group of 200...
An open space for nerding out
November 10, 2016
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For most college students, the idea of watching anime probably doesn’t cross their minds. It either isn’t what they are used to seeing on their screens or isn’t appealing because they know nothing about it. But the Anime and Video Game Club here at Johnson State College is...
Tasty and unique food on the go
November 10, 2016
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Gas stations and convenience stores are vital to travel, especially in a state with so much distance between towns, but they aren’t usually known for their quality food products. In a landscape of cold, pre-made gas station subs, The Cupboard Deli and Bakery in Jeffersonville stands out. Positioned...
VT Digger founder speaks about journalism and pursuing dreams
November 10, 2016
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Getting a job with an English degree isn’t the easiest thing in the world, especially in Vermont where there are writers in every nook and cranny. Becoming a successful journalist is even more challenging. Anne Galloway is an excellent example of an individual who, against all odds, has...
Anxious? You are not alone
November 10, 2016
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While in the throes of anxiety or depression, being a student can seem like an afterthought. For many, mental illness such as the various forms of anxiety and depression inhibit even the simplest daily tasks. Homework, relationships and professional development seem impossible when you are white-knuckling...
Alcohol and sexual violence
October 31, 2016
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If you look at the calendar for all of the events during Alcohol Awareness Week, you’ll see plenty of events focusing on the effects of alcohol, such as the beer goggle Mario Kart tournament, fact or crap, and a DUI simulator, but you’ll also see a couple of events focused more on the relationship...
A cultured and serene culinary experience
October 31, 2016
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Brisk Sunday mornings in October are meant for going to cafés with your significant other. Follow that up with a romantic walk in the city park near the ageless fountain and that developing cold is no longer on your mind because the warm hand of your lover you hold melts away any congestion. Or it could...
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